I was wondering if any one else has run into this problem the latch is stuck all cables are hooked to it and I can't open the door and I don't believe I can get the panel off I have heard of drilling but don't know any one thats done it or no measurements where to do it

 

What about trying to remove every screw you can get to, including the armrest ones, then carefully peeling the top of the panel down where it hooks over the top edge by the glass. If you can get the top unhooked you should be able to reach the lock mechanism and pop it witha screwdriver. Then you can get the panel off and back on again.

 

I'm not so sure this is going to work it's only probably a 1/4" between the door panel and dash and I think if I can't get the whole panel the actuator is going to be in the way of the latch. I'll give it a try though when I actually get access to a heated garage. Bah gotta love Maine. Thanks for the advice

 

i'm not sure if you can get the panel off (even just the top) with the door closed. you have to pull the whole panel off about a quarter of an inch to get the top part off. sorry i dont have any ideas to help

 

thanks anyways cstone ya I highly doubt there is a 1/4 inch between the dash and the door I guess no one has tried the drilling through the back side where u supposedly can just flip the latch after doing this

 

Fixed.

I meant up not off. It may be possible but I don't really think so. You may damage the panel trying to do it. I haven't ever heard of the drilling technique.

 

The drilling method was done on 4th gen Accords before:

http://techauto.awardspace.com/doorproblem.html

 

hmmm never thougt about just trying to slide it up cstone Ill see if I can do that hopefully this weekend redbull-1 ya I saw this exact page before thanks though unfortunatly it does not tell me where to drill on a 6th gen I will probably pull the drivers door off just to get an idea of how it works and see if I can locate where to drill if this even works on the 6th gens but thanks for the input and links guys